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Pots

Potting My Future

Hello there! I’m a humble plant, living a simple life in my unassuming clay pot. Day in and day out, I soak up the sunlight, drink a bit of water, and do my best to look lively. But lately, my mind has been wandering to grander visions, all thanks to a recent addition to our household.

You see, my owner recently purchased a stunning plant pot from a Melbourne store for fibreglass plant pots. It’s a thing of beauty, sleek and modern, a true masterpiece of horticultural design. Every time I catch a glimpse of it, my leaves quiver with envy. I can’t help but imagine how splendid I would look perched within its glossy confines, my foliage elegantly draping over its smooth edges.

In my daydreams, I’m no longer a mere plant in a clay pot. I’m a botanical superstar, basking in the admiration of all who pass by. My vibrant leaves shimmer in the sunlight, casting a warm, inviting glow around the room. I’m not just part of the decor; I’m the centrepiece, the crowning jewel of the living space.

But reality snaps me back, and here I remain, in my plain old pot. I wonder if my owner senses my longing for a more glamorous abode. Maybe they’re considering a transplant, waiting for the perfect moment to elevate my status. Or perhaps they’re still exploring where to buy plant pots online, searching for another fibreglass beauty to grace our home.

As I continue to dream of my potential upgrade, I can’t help but feel a twinge of hope. In the world of plants, a change of scenery can make all the difference. So, I’ll keep reaching for the sun, staying as vibrant and lively as I can, ready for the day when my fibreglass pot dreams might just become a reality. After all, every plant deserves a chance to shine, don’t you think?

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Hardware

Cheltenham DIY Delights

building supplies

Hey there, lovely readers!

Jess here, writing to you from our cozy new home in Cheltenham. Ruby and I have been settling in nicely with Bella, Max, and our latest furry addition, Whiskers the cat. But today’s story isn’t just about our fur family; it’s about the latest passion that’s taken our household by storm – Ruby’s newfound love for DIY!

Since moving to Cheltenham, Ruby has discovered the joys of rolling up her sleeves and diving into DIY projects, and honestly, our home has never looked more unique and pet-friendly! Thanks to a fantastic shop for building supplies near Cheltenham, our weekends are now filled with exciting trips picking up everything from lumber to the quirkiest cabinet knobs you can imagine.

Ruby’s first masterpiece was a custom-built cat tree for Whiskers, complete with scratching posts, cozy nooks, and even a little hammock. Watching Whiskers leap from level to level, her eyes wide with feline curiosity, is a sight to behold! But Ruby didn’t stop there. Our local Cheltenham store for electrical supplies has become a frequent destination, helping her bring to life an array of innovative pet-friendly gadgets.

Bella and Max are now the proud owners of a self-filling water bowl, powered by a little DIY magic and some nifty supplies from the hardware store. And let’s not forget the pièce de résistance – a custom-built, under-stair dog nook, complete with soft lighting and plush cushions, making it the perfect retreat for our canine companions.

Our living room now boasts a beautiful, handcrafted coffee table (with discreet, built-in pet beds underneath), and our garden is home to an array of pet-friendly plants, potted in vibrant, Ruby-made planters. It seems like every corner of our home has a sprinkle of Ruby’s DIY flair, blending functionality with a whole lot of love.

Thanks to the hardware store, Ruby’s creativity knows no bounds, and our home has become a testament to her passion and handiwork. It’s amazing how a few trips to the right stores, armed with a vision and a bit of elbow grease, can transform a space into something truly special.

So, here’s to embracing new hobbies, creating with love, and making a house a home – one DIY project at a time. Stay tuned for more tales of our DIY adventures and pet escapades in charming Cheltenham!

Warmest wags and whiskers,
Jess

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Cars

Unexpected Car Catastrophe

Of course the car wouldn’t start on the one day that I needed it. The vehicle had done little more than rust away in my garage for the better half of this year, save for when it had worked fine last week, and now? Now the piece of rusted metal wouldn’t start.

I tried to turn the key in the ignition again, my blazer already starting to stick to my arms with sweat. The summer heat was intense this time of year, especially in the middle of the day. The car engine hissed, whirred and rattled, before falling completely silent.

No dice.

What were my options now? I glanced at my phone. It was already 12:05pm. The interview was in half an hour and it was nearly an hour away. I rested my head on the steering wheel in frustration. Did I have time to find a car mechanic near me?

The engine might need to be repaired. I had skipped my annual service this year, which was the only thing about regular car maintenance that I knew I definitely shouldn’t do. 

I knew there were coolant and brake fluids, but where they were and how to change them were a mystery. Aside from checking my tyre pressure, I didn’t know the first thing about what to do in this situation.

“This is karma,” I whispered to myself. The leather wheel felt cool on my face. A drop of sweat slid off my forehead and onto the smooth material. It was making it hard to think.

Even if I found an auto electrician near Underwood, there was no way I was getting to my interview on time. Taking a deep breath, I steadied myself for what was about to happen. 

There was only one person who lived nearby and could drive me to my interview. It would be tough being in a car with them, especially as stressed as I already was. But, desperate times called for desperate measures.

Reluctantly, I picked up my phone and called my dad.

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Glass

Bazookas and Balustrades

The Glass Realm of Melbourne was buzzing with whispers and rumours. Witnesses now reported that the spinning orange creature was smashing the glass structures with a fruit bazooka! Pyro found the news hard to swallow, even as the evidence was clearly splattered across the glass remains. This new information painted a darker shade to the mystery. It was no longer a game of chasing shadows; this had escalated into a full-blown investigation.

The sights of destruction were unsettling. Once elegant and intricate glass structures, including the glass balustrades, lay in ruins. The magnitude of the destruction necessitated a significant repair operation. Luckily, the Glass Realm had a network of skilled glaziers who were well-versed in glass balustrade installation services. Their skills would be crucial in rebuilding the realm’s shattered aesthetics.

As Pyro watched the glaziers at work, he marvelled at their skill and dexterity. Each broken shard was handled with the utmost care, each new pane installed with precision. The experts worked diligently, and within no time, the structures began regaining their original splendour. Pyro found himself fascinated with the intricacies of the restoration process. It was a dance between the artisans and the materials, and the results were nothing short of spectacular.

Despite the chaos, the realm’s inhabitants rallied together. They lent a hand in the rebuilding efforts and provided leads for Pyro to follow. There was an undeniable spirit of resilience in the face of adversity. Pyro was once again reminded of the importance of the glass repair businesses near Melbourne. Their expertise was key in not only restoring the realm’s beauty but also keeping its spirits high.

While the realm’s healing process continued, so did Pyro’s investigation. The dragon was determined to uncover the mystery behind the bizarre orange creature and its chaotic rampage. As the puzzle pieces slowly came together, Pyro knew that he was on the brink of a breakthrough. With every repaired glass balustrade, he was not just bringing back the realm’s elegance but also inching closer to the truth. As the mystery unfolds, will Pyro finally catch up to the mysterious creature? Stay tuned to find out.

 

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Windows

Window Tinting Four

Being the owner of one of Australia’s most prosperous businesses entails shouldering a multitude of responsibilities on a daily basis. While it’s true that financial success brings its rewards, the truth is that the role can become incredibly stressful at times. With thousands of individuals relying on me, every decision I make holds the potential for significant financial consequences. Nonetheless, amidst the weighty concerns, there are aspects of the job that offer a touch of enjoyment.

Currently, I am embarking on an exciting venture: a renovation project for our main office block. To ensure the space meets the needs and preferences of our employees, I’ve taken the initiative to involve them in the decision-making process. After all, they are the ones who occupy and work within the premises. One of our employees introduced me to a reputable company renowned for their expertise in commercial glass tinting around Melbourne, claiming that they are the best Melbourne has to offer. According to our employee, they can provide us with an exceptional deal on glass tinting services.

Opting for glass tinting proves to be an advantageous choice for businesses, as it not only proves cost-effective but also aligns with environmentally friendly practices. By tinting our office windows, we can effectively block out harmful UV rays while simultaneously maintaining a cooler indoor temperature without excessive reliance on air conditioning. Additionally, the enhanced privacy afforded to our board members during their crucial discussions resonates well with their preferences. They no longer need to worry about sensitive conversations being inadvertently overheard by passersby.

What’s even more remarkable is that the glass company we are partnering with offers a unique service known as glass frosting decorations. This entails adorning the glass with intricate designs, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. Such decorative frosting provides an element of obscurity, rendering the glass more opaque when necessary. However, it also presents an opportunity to inject a sense of joy and creativity into our office environment. While I initially contemplated a straightforward logo design, the invaluable input from our employees has opened up a world of possibilities. Their suggestions have yielded a range of fascinating and beautiful symbols and pictures that we can incorporate into the glass, infusing the office with a delightful ambience.

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Boating

The Boating King

Did I make a huge mistake by moving to Iceland? I thought this would be the adventure of a lifetime, but in the six months I have been here, I have only been miserable. Honestly, I don’t even remember why I moved from Melbourne in the first place. Iceland is cold, windy, extremely remote and, worst of all, doesn’t have a boating community like Melbourne does. I used to be the king of Port Phillip Bay. Everyone would bow before me and admit how awesome I was at boating. When I got went to a marine welder for boat catch installation, everyone in Melbourne’s boating community knew about it. People there talk, you see, and when the Marine King got a new boat catch, it was the talk of the town.

That’s probably the thing I miss most about Melbourne. Boats and boat welding projects were my entire life. I loved the fame of being the best boater in Melbourne, the trendsetting, the fancy dinner parties with others who love boats and welding. I wasn’t a welder myself, of course, but I took great interest in the practice, as it could be used to directly enhance my boat. Only a fool would be interested in boats but not pay attention to marine welding. Businesses in the Melbourne area took great interest in my boating career as well, you know. I had so many sponsors. So many sponsors that you wouldn’t even believe it if I told you.

Maybe I should go back home, to that beautiful bay of Port Phillip. I can hear the winds there calling my name. Why did I even leave? Oh, that’s right. I’m a highly wanted pirate that ravaged the coastal towns of Melbourne. Geelong, Rosebud, Brighton. They were all victims of my savage raids. In the end, I had to retire with my treasures, with the police close to hunting me down. Perhaps I will be able to return in a decade or so, but not now.

– The Boating King

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podiatry

My fungus secret

I’m about to say something gross. Really gross. In fact, it’s kind of embarrassing. Gosh where do I begin? How do I say it? You know what, I’ll just come out with it. I’m struggling with toenail fungus. How humiliating is that! I haven’t told anyone, but at the same time I just needed to get it off my chest. That’s why this blog is so useful. I can just expel all my thoughts and free myself from dwelling on the same thought over and over again. Now that it’s out in the open, I’m curious if anyone else is battling with toenail fungus. How do you even get toenail fungus? That’s what I want to know! I’m a clean person and shower at least twice a day. Plus, I wear a new pair of socks each day. Some of my friends think that is extreme, but clearly I haven’t been extreme enough if I’m walking around with fungus on my feet. Even just writing about it I can feel the taste of bile creep its way back into my mouth. 

Last night I stayed up for four hours doing research on the internet so I could get to the bottom of this toenail mystery. I still can’t figure out the cause. The only thing that kind of makes sense is that people prone to psoriasis can get nail fungus. I struggle with psoriasis and eczema, and have for a long time, but never has it affected my toenails! I thought I’d also do some research on home remedies to clear up the fungus. The other night I went to sleep with lemon juice on my toes. It did absolutely nothing other than stink out my room and slightly stain my nails to a disgusting yellow.

I’m at a total loss with this and would love to hear some of your experiences. In the meantime, I have found an appointment with the best foot specialist in Cheltenham. During my quick phone consultation they assured me that they could help resolve my problem. I really hope so!

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Windows

Tinting Record Book

Well, I can definitely say that this has been one of the more annoying days of my life. It all started this morning when our boss, Benny, was handing out appreciation doughnuts. Everyone on the team got a doughnut, along with a comment about what Benny appreciated from them. But when he got up to Ray and me, he put the doughnuts away. When we asked what was going on, Benny told us that he doesn’t appreciate anything about us! We do so much hard work, but apparently, it doesn’t get appreciated.

Sure, we might stuff up the occasional basic job. But every time we do a commercial glass tinting job, we get it right. I’d say that overall, we get one job done right for every one we stuff up, but our glass tinting is seriously top-notch stuff. That surely deserves some sort of recognition. But no, Benny says that if we’d ever done something worthy of appreciation, it would be in the Book of Company Records. Now, I didn’t even know that there was a Book of Company Records, talking about all of the successful tinting jobs performed by the company employees, but there should definitely be nice things in there about me and Ray.

So, Ray is thinking that we should “borrow” the book and write stuff in there so that Benny sees how much he should appreciate us. Sure, it might be a little dishonest, but isn’t it worse that he isn’t recognising the hard work of his employees? “If you are looking for the best office window tinting near Melbourne, you can always rely on Ray and Mitch to get the job done right every time”. That’s what it will say in the book once we have written in it. It’s true because we get window tinting right. It’s just all the other stuff we get wrong. I’d say that you can always rely on us to get the job done right about fifty per cent of the time, overall.

I mean, what else does he want from us? He can’t seriously expect us to actually do it right every time. This job is really hard. Give us a break, man.

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Garden

Unexpected Wedding Proposal

 

Oh my goodness. The most embarrassing thing in the world just happened. My boyfriend of two years just proposed to me in front of all our friends and family and I said no! I mean, we’re only nineteen. Why would we want to get married?! He ruined such a perfect day and potentially our entire relationship just by asking me to do something that I wouldn’t do for at least another ten years. He has to be crazy, I can’t believe it.

I’ll tell you what I also can’t believe, the fact that my family and friends came along to witness it! Didn’t they think it was crazy for us to get married so young?! Why were they supportive of this instead of telling him it’s something that I’d never do?! I’m seriously dumbfounded. 

I’m so upset that he’s ruined everything. I was so happy when I saw the beautiful arch of roses and all the roses in our house. He lives with my family and me because his parents moved to the countryside. I thought it was the most romantic thing in the world, even more romantic than last year when he got me berry plants as a gift for Valentine’s Day and our one year anniversary. 

And what he did after it just makes me feel sick. I said no as soon as he began his spiel about wanting children and to start our lives together. I love him but I want to go to Europe for a couple of years and do God knows what with God knows who. I don’t want to be tied down to a boyfriend or a family by the time I’m twenty. I can’t even buy seeds online without messing it up, imagine running a family.

I don’t know what is going to happen to our relationship now. I was perfectly happy the way it was, but I don’t think it could ever be the same now that I know how intensely he feels about me.

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air conditionging

Cooling Repairs Again

What does it mean to be alive? That was something we were taught from the very first day we could understand our lessons at the temple. It’s one lesson that has stayed with me fully, even through all of my changing situations. Even going from the temple to the techno-world of Melbourne, I have held onto this principle. And what is it? Alive is a relationship between two things. Maybe you love your teddy bear, or your shiny new oven, or your perfect garden. It does not matter…if that relationship exists, then that thing is alive and you must be too.

It’s a strange lesson, but the greatest one I was ever told. It is ‘conference season’ in Melbourne, air conditioning repairs are all the rage. Our company went up to learn about efficient air conditioner systems to save money. We saw some beginners struggling to fix the air con in the next room and I’m afraid I got distracted. I have always loved fixing things. The neighbours once had to evacuate their apartment because their air con was leaking a strange gas and they could no longer breathe properly. I was able to hold my breath and fix the problem, simply by inspecting the air con and finding the source of the problem through instinct. I suppose it was also a very simple oven, because I see some of them and they look like they could blast off into space, such is their design! Those, I would be more hesitant to fix.

That’s why I admired the people in this room, who were slaving away learning to fix air con. And then, once the air con is fixed, they were put to work online! There was a lady near the door who was struggling and getting a bit wet. I might have…given her some help. All she needed was the prompt to truly listen to the air conditioner . Their relationship was new, but still existent. After that, she had a much better time. I can see why the contact info for an air conditioner servicing company is a worthy one to keep. Anyone who understands the relationship between man and machine is essential.